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EK55 MSO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

64,067 mi
Last recorded64,067 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 MSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 64,067 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 61,122 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 55,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 45,099 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 45,064 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 45,043 miles

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

no lights on dash time of test

rear subframe slight corrosion starting

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2018 44,627 miles

no warning lights on dash time of test

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 17 Oct 2017 43,823 miles

under floor trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 21 Oct 2016 42,759 miles

plastic covers inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 22 Oct 2015 41,614 miles

under floor plastic covers

Pass 13 Oct 2014 39,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 37,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 36,073 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Oct 2012 36,073 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2011 24,628 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Nov 2010 21,216 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise gear box sump badly leaking

Pass 9 Dec 2009 17,576 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 13,791 miles

gearbox oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2008 13,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

gearbox oil leak

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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EK55 MSO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK55 MSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EK55 MSO registered?

EK55 MSO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is EK55 MSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK55 MSO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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